Somewhere along the line I'd forgotten that we had a new one, so there was a momentary jolt as his affronted owl face popped onto the screen. But the surprise was momentary, because there he is, The Doctor. Calmer, more still, but still most definitely the Doctor. This one has replaced the childish … [Read more...]
The BBC has confirmed the Doctor Who series 8 episode titles
Doctor Who returns to BBC One in five days. You may have noticed. With five more days until Peter Capaldi officially takes the controls of the good ship TARDIS, the BBC revealed the titles of the episodes that will make up series 8. Along with the episode titles, there's now also more information … [Read more...]
What’s the most fun a person can have with a sheet of plastic?
To me, nothing reminds me more of arts and crafts time at school than making things in shrink plastic. The satisfaction of covering the sheet of plastic in your own designs and then seeing it shrink in the oven is one that I have actually yet to recreate in my adult life. It's one of the most … [Read more...]
Doctor Who Series 8 – The big preview
A little over a year after he was first announced as the new Doctor, the time has nearly come for Peter Capaldi to take up reins of the TARDIS. Doctor Who returns to BBC One on Saturday August 23rd, with a full length opening episode directed by Brit horror luminary Ben … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: Time of the Doctor (and death of Matt Smith) – Dork Review
No sooner had Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat finished the anniversary special, he had to write yet another high-pressure episode: write out Matt Smith! Bring in Peter Capaldi as the new Doctor! Wrap up all outstanding plot threads from the Eleventh Doctor's tenure! Be a festive Christmas special … [Read more...]
Your Guide to the Holiday Television Schedule
Christmas is almost here, and with it, the usual festive helping of Christmas TV specials and holiday classics. It's always a lot - the Christmas schedules are more packed than ever, with seasonal editions of... well, just about every show you can think of. But never fear. As always, Dork Adore … [Read more...]
The Time of The Doctor – Dork Preview
Tick, tock, tick, tock... as Christmas Day draws nearer, so does the end of the line for Matt Smith's turn as the Eleventh Doctor. But before he passes the baton to Peter Capaldi, he's got one more adventure ahead of him - and rest assure, he's not going to go down without a fight, as the new TV … [Read more...]
The 10 best moments from the Five(ish) Doctors Reboot by Peter Davison
Yes, yes, the The Day of the Doctor was brilliant: an extra-long episode that resisted the usual mawkish tear-jerkery you get with specials and just went straight for fun, nostalgia and a gentle sprinkling of heartfelt joy. But, what stayed with me all evening and made me smile as soon as I woke … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: Day of the Doctor – Dork Review
The BBC have aired the long-awaited Doctor Who 50th anniversary special Day of the Doctor. I usually talk a bit about the expectations and role of the episode in our minds for this intro, and for a lot of people, this is the most anticipation-loaded story from any TV series they'll ever watch. It … [Read more...]
How To Celebrate The Day of the Doctor
Have you guessed what day it is yet? Yes, it's finally here - after months of speculation, wild guesses and Peter Capaldi, today is officially The Day of the Doctor. Rejoice, Whovians, because it's all going down today. Here's how you can celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. … [Read more...]